Program Director, Special Programs

SpaceX(14 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$185,000 - $260,000Aerospace Engineering

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Program Director for Special Programs to lead the development of advanced spacecraft hardware and manage complex space-based technology projects. The role involves building and guiding teams, managing multiple ongoing programs, and engaging with US Government customers to achieve strategic space missions.

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Required Skills

spacecraft
Hardware
Management
Leadership
Spacecraft
Program
Engineering
Test
Integration
Government

Qualifications

BS in Engineering or Physics
10+ years in aerospace
5+ years project management
Active Top-Secret SCI or DOE Level Q clearance

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.

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